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MIE DOBANI THMR 17 Key Thumb Piano with Rounded Back P5999739MIE-THMR https://cdnimages.opentip.com/full/MIE/MIE-THMR.jpg DOBANI THMR 17 Key Thumb Piano with Rounded Back Manufacturer Part Number: THMRSheesham and Lacewood thumb piano, 5\" x 7\", 17 steel keys and two vibrato holes on the back. It has a rounded back.The thumb piano originates in Africa. It is also known as the mbira, kalimba or likembe. The metal keys are mounted on a wooden box that acts as the resonating chamber.To play, rest the thumb piano on the fingers of both hands and hold it between your palms. Cover the vibrato holes with your fingers. Then pluck the keys with your thumbs. As you play you can un-cover and cover the vibrato holes as you like. Many different tunings are acceptable, according to personal preference. Specific tuning of a thumb piano is only an issue when two instruments are played together; then they should generally agree in tuning. Otherwise, the tuning is subjective and should only be pleasing to the player.The longer keys have lower pitches and shorter keys have higher pitches. The keys can be adjusted by tapping them in or out to adjust their length, and therefore their pitch.Owner\'s GuideItem Weight: .9 lbs.Item Length: 7.25 InchesItem Height: 1.25 InchesItem Width: 5.25 InchesOrigin: PKUPC: 844731047220Packed Weight: 1.5 lbs.Ship Weight: 1.92 lbs.Ship Length: 12 InchesShip Height: 9 InchesShip Width: 4 Inches 5999739 844731047220 2.6200lbs 4.00 9.00 12.00
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33.8700 2027-01-07 9 In Stock
customer review - by , December 12, 2025
5/ 5stars
Fine transaction and product.
customer review - by , November 11, 2025
3/ 5stars
Nice-sounding Kalimba, easy to tune. However, metal keys began changing color (chipping layers of metal) very quickly, after first two weeks of playing this instrument, which is disappointing & frustrating, especially after spending so much money. You expect better quality as per the price. If the metal keys were better quality, I would give this instrument a better review.
customer review - by , November 11, 2025
4/ 5stars
Well made and in tune
customer review - by , November 11, 2025
4/ 5stars
I read all the reviews before buying it and it was just as I expected, if not better! Anyone that's willing to tune it will love it!
customer review - by , November 11, 2025
4/ 5stars
Hard to figure out how to tune it. Instructions aren't good - not in English.
customer review - by , November 11, 2025
5/ 5stars
Easy to tune and adjust. Quality materials. Sturdy. Excellent and thank you so much.
customer review - by , October 10, 2025
5/ 5stars
My daughter loves it. She is writing a new song with this instrument.
customer review - by , September 9, 2025
5/ 5stars
When I got this, I almost cried. I've always wanted a kalimba. Just a note that it does not come tuned in any way. The small instructions in the bottom of the box, however, gave clear instructions on how to tune it to the key of D. You can of course tune however you see fit.

Otherwise, feels great in the hands, no jagged edges or sharp points. No cracks, dents, or otherwise unsightly scratches on it. I may try to buy another at some point in the future to have a second key rather than retuning. Also, make sure you have fingernails on your thumbs or you're going to hurt.
customer review - by , September 9, 2025
4/ 5stars
Although it didn't come tuned, with some pliers and a good musical ear it's easy to set up in almost any key you'd like. Although the booklet suggested the key of D, I opted to tune to C as it allows the exterior keys to ring more clearly. I only gave four stars for not being tuned upon arrival -- otherwise it sings and rings so, so beautifully it's easy to just thumb around with it mindlessly, almost in a trance
customer review - by , September 9, 2025
5/ 5stars
Great quality and sound, still learning to play.
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DOBANI THMR 17-Key Thumb Piano with Rounded Back

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Manufacturer Part Number: THMR



Sheesham and Lacewood thumb piano, 5" x 7", 17 steel keys and two vibrato holes on the back. It has a rounded back.

The thumb piano originates in Africa. It is also known as the mbira, kalimba or likembe. The metal keys are mounted on a wooden box that acts as the resonating chamber.

To play, rest the thumb piano on the fingers of both hands and hold it between your palms. Cover the vibrato holes with your fingers. Then pluck the keys with your thumbs. As you play you can un-cover and cover the vibrato holes as you like. Many different tunings are acceptable, according to personal preference. Specific tuning of a thumb piano is only an issue when two instruments are played together; then they should generally agree in tuning. Otherwise, the tuning is subjective and should only be pleasing to the player.

The longer keys have lower pitches and shorter keys have higher pitches. The keys can be adjusted by tapping them in or out to adjust their length, and therefore their pitch.

Owner's Guide

Item Weight: .9 lbs.
Item Length: 7.25 Inches
Item Height: 1.25 Inches
Item Width: 5.25 Inches
Origin: PK
UPC: 844731047220

Packed Weight: 1.5 lbs.
Ship Weight: 1.92 lbs.
Ship Length: 12 Inches
Ship Height: 9 Inches
Ship Width: 4 Inches

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By Joey Constantine
Date: December 04, 2025
Fine transaction and product.
Rating: 5 stars [5 of 5 Stars!]
By Em
Date: November 20, 2025
Nice-sounding Kalimba, easy to tune. However, metal keys began changing color (chipping layers of metal) very quickly, after first two weeks of playing this instrument, which is disappointing & frustrating, especially after spending so much money. You expect better quality as per the price. If the metal keys were better quality, I would give this instrument a better review.
Rating: 3 stars [3 of 5 Stars!]
By Stephen Leighton
Date: November 14, 2025
Well made and in tune
Rating: 4 stars [4 of 5 Stars!]
By Jaron Zundel
Date: November 12, 2025
I read all the reviews before buying it and it was just as I expected, if not better! Anyone that's willing to tune it will love it!
Rating: 4 stars [4 of 5 Stars!]
By Sharon S.
Date: November 04, 2025
Hard to figure out how to tune it. Instructions aren't good - not in English.
Rating: 4 stars [4 of 5 Stars!]
By Thant
Date: November 03, 2025
Easy to tune and adjust. Quality materials. Sturdy. Excellent and thank you so much.
Rating: 5 stars [5 of 5 Stars!]
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